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["Place the catfish strips in a nonreactive bowl.", "In a second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mustard, Essence, garlic and hot sauce and pour over the fish.", "Stir to thoroughly coat, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.", "Prepare the Spicy Tartar Sauce while the fish is marinating.", "Preheat a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.", "Remove the fish from the refrigerator.", "Combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt in a resealable plastic food storage bag and shake to blend.", "Using a fork, remove the fish strips, a few pieces at a time, from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to fall from the fish.", "Transfer the fish to the flour-cornmeal mixture and toss to coat.", "Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining fish.", "Fry the fish, in batches, if necessary, turning to promote even browning, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.", "Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-lined plate to rest briefly before serving hot with the Spicy Tartar Sauce and Hushpuppies.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
